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Episode 44

How Rural & Safety-Net Hospitals Can Thrive: John Beaman, Adventist Health

Sep 23, 2026
50:15

Episode Description

Join host Chad Mulvany for a conversation with special guest John Beaman, CFO of Adventist Health, a nonprofit, integrated health system serving the West Coast and Hawaii, and the largest provider of rural healthcare in California. They discuss the reimbursement, regulatory, and economic pressures facing rural and safety-net hospitals and explore strategies that can help these organizations achieve financial viability and thrive.

John shares his thoughts on:

  • Helping patients maintain insurance coverage under more stringent Medicaid eligibility requirements
  • Balancing financial and operational realities with community expectations and access needs
  • Training, recruiting, and retaining clinicians in rural markets
  • The role of technology, partnerships, and innovative delivery models in maintaining access to care in rural communities

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